VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM, Allentown, needs volunteers to help at the admission’s desk and museum store on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Duties include greeting visitors at the enclosed desk area and light register work. Training provided. Orientation and initial interview are required. The museum offers a friendly and safe environment which follows all CDC guidelines while showing unique exhibits, educational programs and year-round events. Volunteer shifts are usually 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., and noon-3 p.m. on Sundays. Contact: Linda Merkel, 610-432-4200, director@americaonwheels.org.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LEHIGH VALLEY
needs compassionate and energetic volunteers to become ‘Bigs’ for youth ages 7 to 16 in Lehigh and Northampton County. Our matches typically meet twice a month and can participate in activities that they are most interested in. Orientation, interview, references, and clearances required, and a commitment to being matched with your Little for at least one year. Contact David DelaRosa, ddelarosa@bbbslv.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY RESTORE, Whitehall, needs eager, willing and excited volunteers to help with accepting donations, cleaning, organization, and customer service 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Contact Gina Loiacono, 610-776-7737, gina@habitatlv.org.
LEHIGH COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, Allentown, is looking for cat and dog lovers. Cat care duties would include cleaning, feeding, and socializing the cats while they wait for their forever homes. Dogs need daily walks — different time slots are available Monday through Sunday. Orientation will be held for all new volunteers. Contact Steph Skyroitis, 610-797-1205, steph@lehighhumane.org.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
needs individuals to grocery shop for seniors who are unable to go to the store due to disability or health concerns. Shoppers receive a grocery list and assigned grocery store.
Then they drop the groceries off at the client’s home. At times, the client may need assistance putting the groceries in cabinets, refrigerator, etc. Face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other supplies to keep you and the client safe provided. Contact Bethany Gray, 610-691-6708, bethanyg@mowglv.org.
SHARECARE FAITH IN ACTION, Bethlehem, needs many volunteers to help with taking non-COVID-19 clients to their vital appointments. All volunteers will have to attend online orientation, provide criminal background check and proof of insurance. N95 face masks and sanitizer wipes provided to volunteers. All clients will sit in back seat and wear a face mask as well. Call Lynn Heiney, 610-867-2177, sharecare8@aol.com.
SIXTH STREET SHELTER, Allentown, is seeking applications for marketing and development internship positions for spring and summer. Interns will be responsible for assisting across multiple program areas including communications, public relations, event coordination, fund development and general administrative duties around the needs of the Development Department. Contact Cara Przybylowicz, 610-724-6447, cara@caclv.org.
THE LEHIGH CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES, Allentown, needs individual or group mentors to assist those recently released from jail, for their first 90 days, when they enroll in The Lazarus House, to increase the likelihood of success and prevent recidivism. The mentor will meet them on “move in day” and help with acclimating to their new environment. They will help with figuring out bus schedules, apply for public assistance and employment services. The mentor should check in with their client once a week, in person or by phone. Contact Becky Latshaw, 610-433-6421, ext. 6113, rlatshaw@lehighchurches.org.
Contact the Volunteer Center to receive a directory of Lehigh Valley nonprofits in need of volunteers at 610-807-0336 or e-mail: vc@volunteerlv.org. Go to www.volunteerlv.org for a larger listing of volunteer opportunities.